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in a surprising turn at the US Open Danielle Collins ranked number 11 saw her grand slam singles Journey come to a close after a tough three set battle against fellow American Caroline dohy despite an early lead Collins couldn't hold on falling One to6 7 to5 6 to4 in the first round at Louis Armstrong Stadium Collins who had announced earlier this year that 2024 would be her final season on tour was met on court by tournament director Stacy allas who came with flowers to honor her career however Collins visibly disappointed declined the onc court presentation opting instead to quietly exit the court during her postmatch press conference Collins explained her decision revealing that she had previously requested not to have any on court celebration I'm not someone who enjoys celebrating my accomplishments she admitted I've always struggled with feeling guilty about success and I prefer to keep those moments private I feel like I've received enough attention throughout my career with a smile Collins even humorously referenced the 2004 film meet the fuers comparing her feelings to a scene where a character proudly displays his 18th Place medals I don't want to be like that she said emphasizing her desire to keep things lowkey Collins once ranked as high as number seven took the tennis world by surprise with her retirement announcement a two-time NCAA singles Champion she reached the final of the 2022 Australian Open and secured four WTA titles throughout her career including two major victories in Miami and Charleston this year alone despite her successful season Collins remains Resolute in her decision to retire she cited her desire to become a mother in the ongoing health challenges she faces including endometriosis and rheumatoid arthritis as significant factors in her choice in an interview with ESPN ahead of the French Open Collins expressed gratitude for being able to decide when to end her career on her own terms I want people to remember me for the level of tennis I played she said retiring on my terms rather than due to injury or falling out of the top rankings is empowering Collins made her first Olympic appearance this year in Paris competing in both singles and doubles however her her journey was marred by a heat stroke and an abdominal strain forcing her to miss crucial US Open warm-up events she returned to the court only last week in Monteray with minimal preparation for the US Open now Collins turns her Focus to the Double Draw where she will partner with Caroline Garcia the duo faces a challenging first round match against the American pair Anna Rogers and Alana Smith Collins remains hopeful about playing out the rest of of the Season though she acknowledges the unpredictability of life and health we'll see how it goes she said leaving the door open for whatever the future holds

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